Joseph Shaw takes the helm at Champlain National Bank

continued  Shaw said that in his new role, he is actually looking forward to being closer to home when the work day ends.

“There were times that I would be gone for days and living in hotels for the trips that I had to take,” Shaw said. “With all of our branches here in the region, it is nice that I will be able to drive home at night from any of them.”

In going to those branches, Shaw said that the people have been very welcoming.

“There is an incredible sense of community, and I think that everyone likes to welcome new people into their community,” he said.

Shaw moved to the area with his wife, Debi. The couple has an adult son and daughter, who are staying at the family homestead to tend to the farmland.